Finding Holiday Magic
- Katharine E Wibell
- 1 day ago
- 4 min read
1) Hey there! Before we get to talk about your book, let’s start off with basic introductions. What is your author name? You can use a penname if you have one.
Jessica Coulter Smith
2) What is the genre that you write?
Paranormal Holiday Romance
3) How would you pitch your book in one sentence?
When a struggling single mom and her adorable toddler get snowed in with a grumpy wolf shifter, Christmas magic starts working overtime.
4) I know you wanted to talk about finding Holiday Magic in Fur, Fangs, & Mistletoe. Go right ahead!
The holidays have always been one of my favorite times of year — the twinkle lights, the smell of cinnamon and pine, and that cozy feeling of being wrapped up with someone you love. It’s the perfect backdrop for romance. So when the idea for Fur, Fangs, & Mistletoe came to me, I knew I wanted to mix that warm, nostalgic feeling of Christmas with the magic (and chaos) of a shifter romance.
Writing shifters has always felt a little like writing fairytales for grown-ups — they’re wild, protective, loyal to a fault, and often just a little rough around the edges. In this story, I wanted to take that primal energy and blend it with the hope and softness that comes with the holiday season. Because even the fiercest wolves deserve a happily ever after under the mistletoe.
One of the things I love most about Fur, Fangs, & Mistletoe is how it balances sweetness and spice. My heroine may be human, but she’s no damsel waiting for someone to save her. She’s strong, smart, and trying to make the best of a difficult season — the kind of woman who’s more likely to bake her way through heartbreak than let it define her. And then, of course, there’s the grumpy wolf shifter who crashes into her life, convinced he doesn’t need anyone. Let’s just say Christmas has other plans for them both.
This story also gave me a chance to revisit one of my favorite romance themes — found family. The holidays can be hard for a lot of people, especially those who don’t have a traditional family to go home to. My characters learn that sometimes, family isn’t about who you’re born to — it’s about the people (or pack) who choose to stand by you.
Fur, Fangs, & Mistletoe was such a joy to write, and I hope readers fall in love with this story the same way I did. It has all the things I love most about holiday romances — cozy winter nights, unexpected love, a touch of magic, and a hero who’ll do anything to protect the woman who changes everything.
So grab a blanket, pour yourself a mug of cocoa (or maybe something stronger), and get ready to curl up with a story full of love, laughter, and a few happy growls under the mistletoe.
5) Can you tell me a bit more about your book?
Fur, Fangs, & Mistletoe
Christmas Cove Book 1
Escape to Christmas Cove, a cozy small town where magic, shifters, and holiday romance collide.
After a painful breakup, Riley is ready for a fresh start in Christmas Cove. All she wants is a peaceful life for herself and her two-year-old daughter, Sabrina. Love isn’t on her holiday wish list. When she’s stuck in a blizzard, help arrives in the form of Alex Conors -- a protective, brooding werewolf.
Snowed in with a grumpy shifter and a crackling fire, Riley begins to see the gentle heart behind Alex’s fierce exterior… and Alex finds himself falling for the brave single mom who awakens something he thought he lost long ago.
Hot cocoa and toddler giggles turn strangers into something more. But when Riley’s past resurfaces and threatens the safety she’s found, Alex will have to prove that loyalty, love -- and pack -- are forever.
A warm, emotional holiday romance filled with shifter charm, second chances, and the magic of Christmas. Ideal for fans of protective alphas, found family, and heartfelt happily-ever-afters.
6) What are some of your book’s tropes?
🏠 Small-town charm & found family
🐺 Grumpy wolf + sunshine single mom
👩👧 Adorable toddler moments
🎁 Snowed-in & forced proximity
💕 Fated mates and holiday magic
7) Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
Jessica Coulter Smith is an acclaimed romance writer with a passion for storytelling. Her works showcase the power of love and its ability to transcend boundaries, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide. With a unique writing style and perspective, Jessica continues to inspire and entertain readers from all walks of life.
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7) Do you have a website? If so, what is it?
8) Where else can we find and follow you?
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